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education1 year ago

"NYC Professor Fired for Anti-Israel Rants and Machete Incident"

Shellyne Rodriguez, the professor who infamously held a machete to a reporter's neck, has been fired from Cooper Union for making anti-Israel comments on social media. Her firing has sparked mixed reactions, with some defending her as a vocal opponent of "genocide and settler-colonial violence," while others, including Jewish students, are relieved by the decision. Rodriguez had previously been fired from Hunter College and the School of Visual Arts for the machete incident.

via New York Post |
#anti-israel#controversy#cooper-union
discriminationprotests2 years ago

Rising Concerns: Antisemitism and Protests in New York City

A student at Cooper Union college recalls being barricaded in the library while protesters chanted "calling for the murder of Jews" during a pro-Palestine rally. The university president acknowledged the incident and condemned hate and threatening conduct. The New York Police Department stated that there was no direct threat to the Jewish students, but the incident highlights growing open hatred towards Jewish people. The Lawfare Project senior counsel emphasized the need for universities to address safety concerns and prevent intimidation of Jewish students.

via Fox News|
#anti-semitism#cooper-union#discriminationprotests
politics2 years ago

"Rising Tensions: Pro-Palestinian Protests Spark Controversy and Calls for Action"

Megyn Kelly criticized Jewish students at Cooper Union for not fighting back against pro-Palestinian protesters who allegedly banged on the door of a campus library. Kelly expressed her desire to see Jewish groups actively protesting and confronting the demonstrators, stating that Jewish people should not cower in fear. Video footage showed Jewish students inside the library while pro-Palestinian protesters chanted outside. The protest was described as planned and peaceful by the pro-Palestinian students involved. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Hamas assault on Israel and subsequent Israeli retaliation in Gaza.

via New York Post |
#cooper-union#free-palestine#jewish-groups
local-news2 years ago

"Parents Seek Justice for Jewish Students After Antisemitic Rally at Cooper Union"

Parents of Jewish students at Cooper Union are seeking criminal charges after a pro-Palestinian rally turned ugly, with students feeling unsafe and barricading themselves in the library. They accuse the school of not protecting Jewish students and allowing a "Hamas narrative" to be expressed. City Council Member Inna Vernikov called for the resignation of Cooper Union President Laura Sparks, while the NYPD pledged to increase security presence. President Biden's spokesperson condemned the recent incidents of antisemitism at college campuses in New York City and Washington.

via CBS New York|
#cooper-union#criminal-charges#jewish-students
local-news2 years ago

Student Protests for Palestinian Rights Erupt at Universities Across the US

A pro-Palestinian rally at Cooper Union in Manhattan led to tense moments as pro-Israel students felt unsafe while studying in the library. The library was locked by school staff due to safety concerns, and no injuries, arrests, or property damage were reported. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted outside the library, while Jewish students stood inside. The students say they were studying in the library after attending an earlier rally. The library was closed for approximately 20 minutes, and students chose to stay inside until the protest was over. The pro-Palestinian students clarified that their protest was not targeting individual students or faculty but the institution itself, and they do not condone antisemitism.

via CBS New York|
#cooper-union#library#local-news
discriminationprotests2 years ago

Students across US universities unite in solidarity for Palestinians, demanding peace and justice

Jewish students at a New York City college were locked inside a library during an anti-Israel protest, with protestors banging on the doors and chanting outside. Video footage circulated on social media showing the students inside the library while holding signs protesting Israel's occupation of Palestine. Former media director at the Israeli Consulate in New York, Jake Novak, claimed that the students were locked in for their safety and that police were afraid to get involved. However, school officials denied the reports, stating that the library was closed for a short period while student protestors moved through the building.

via Fox News|
#anti-israel-protest#cooper-union#discriminationprotests
social-issues2 years ago

Students Demand Recognition of Gaza and Safety Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Cooper Union in New York City breached security and banged on the doors of the university's library, where a group of Jewish students had barricaded themselves inside. The students feared for their safety as the demonstrators displayed anti-Zionist posters and shouted anti-Semitic rhetoric. Despite the presence of the NYPD, no arrests were made, and the protesters eventually left without incident. The university allegedly prevented police intervention and the school's president reportedly left the building upon hearing about the protesters. The incident has left the Jewish students feeling scared and uncomfortable about returning to school.

via New York Post |
#cooper-union#jewish-students#police-intervention